Could you be the next Old Edwardian working in this field to share your story?
By sharing your experiences, you can help current pupils understand the many routes into the Creative Industries.
Cherry - A life shaped by creativity, curiosity and the courage to follow your own path
A Levels: English, French, German and General Studies
At KEHS: Before 2000
Current role: Author, Tutor and Creative Practitioner
Creativity has been a constant thread throughout Cherry’s career.
Author, tutor, entrepreneur and lifelong learner, she has built a professional life centred around ideas, storytelling and intellectual curiosity.
After leaving KEHS and studying at Oxford University, Cherry became a published author in her twenties. Since then, she has pursued a remarkably varied career, including running a vintage clothing business, managing a Russian arts and crafts enterprise, teaching creative writing and continuing to publish extensively. In total, she has published around 30 books.
Today she combines writing with online and in person tutoring, helping others to develop their own confidence and skills.
Reflecting on her school years, Cherry praises the environment of KEHS, in that it enabled her “to be intellectually curious, and not made to feel ‘different'”.
She also recalls inspirational teachers and friendships that have lasted for decades. Looking back, she feels fortunate to have followed her passions.
Her advice to pupils today?
“Have confidence in your abilities!”
